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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is another name for freedom of information laws.
A
Liberty information laws
B
Trade secret laws
C
Sunshine laws
D
Character recognition laws
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Also variously referred to as open records, or sunshine laws (in the United States), governments are typically bound by a duty to publish and promote openness.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Sunshine Law? Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine law provides a right of access to governmental proceedings at both the state and local levels. It applies to any gathering of two or more members of the same board to discuss some matter which will foresee ably come before that board for action.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Right to Information Act, passed in 2005, guarantees the citizens of India the right to question their government, and ensures that people no longer have to rely solely on elections to hold public functionaries accountable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sunshine laws are regulations requiring public disclosure of government agency meetings and records. Sunshine laws require specific businesses and government agencies to maintain transparency and disclose their activities to the public.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Sunshine Law requires that public bodies give a notice of public meetings and release minutes of meetings. While public bodies do have the ability to hold closed sessions, there are penalties for violations of the law. Further information on the Law from the New Jersey League of Municipalities can be found here.

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